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Allied Military Government issues

AMG stamps were issued for use in Italy in 1945.  The stamps are denominated in centesimi and lire.

Two types of plates were used.  A variable plate number printed the stamp in the color of the denomination.  Three standard black plates were used to print the country and currency:  plate 44622 for centesimi, plate 44621 for lira (singular), and plate 44620 for lire (plural).

The stamps were printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington, DC.  The plate number fonts and positioning are similar to those used on the U.S. Documentary stamps of the same period.

Scott 1N1, 15 centesimi, plate number 44687 B and 44622 R

Scott 1N2, 25 centesimi, plate number 44688 T

Scott 1N3, 30 centesimi, plate number 44460 T

Scott 1N4, 50 centesimi, plate number 44467 B and 44622 R

Scott 1N5, 60 centesimi, plate number 44462 B and 44622 R

Scott 1N6, 1 lira, plate number 44464 B and 44621 R

This was the only use of black plate #44621.

Scott 1N7, 2 lire, plate number 44463 T and 44620 R

Scott 1N8, 5 lire, plate number 44465 B and 44620 R

Scott 1N9, 10 lire, plate number 44460 T

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This page last updated April 27, 2008.

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